Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics

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If these old warriors have one title run left, Pierce figures to lead the charge. The MVP of the 2008 NBA Finals loves to compete, particularly against Bryant. Remember when he declared that Bryant wasn’t the best player in the world?

Remember when he guaranteed the 2010 Finals wouldn’t return to LA? Pierce isn’t always right with his proclamations, but his swagger is contagious in Boston.

He re-signed with the Celtics after Boston lost to LA in seven games last summer.

“It’s been driving me crazy just knowing we could have had a second title in the last three years,” he told reporters during a conference call. “I’m using it as motivational for the next four years, next year for extra motivation knowing how close we were to winning another title. It’s difficult to go through that. I haven’t thought about one game for so long, and I know it’s not going to erase any time soon.”